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HY54 HYV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

72,898 mi
Last recorded72,898 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 HYV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 72,898 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 72,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre is an original 2004 tyre, very badly perished as well. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Mirror missing.

Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil light flashes on instrument cluster, level o.k on dipstick.

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Behind steering rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 67,127 miles

Nearside Door mirror missing.

Nearside Front Damage to wing.

Nearside Rear Damage to quarter panel.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam axle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre date stamped 2007, 18 year old tyre, consider replacing.

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam axle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Original tyre to vehicle, dated 2004, 21 years old. Perishing badly, replace ASAP. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil pressure warning lamp illuminated during test, oil level o.k.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 67,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn badly on outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Damage to wing.

Nearside Door mirror missing.

Nearside Rear Damage to quarter panel.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam axle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre date stamped 2007, 18 year old tyre, consider replacing.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam axle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Original tyre to vehicle, dated 2004, 21 years old. Perishing badly, replace ASAP. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil pressure warning lamp illuminated during test, oil level o.k.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 59,471 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished & worn smooth both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror missing but has 2 obligatory mirrors

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 59,470 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn smooth inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished & worn smooth both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror missing but has 2 obligatory mirrors

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 55,280 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 55,286 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 53,876 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 53,452 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective NS + OS (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2020 50,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 48,202 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 44,068 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 38,618 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 36,202 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015
Pass 24 Jul 2014 32,306 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 31,924 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 29,152 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 27,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2009 24,552 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 22,525 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 17,770 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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HY54 HYV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,536 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY54 HYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HY54 HYV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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